Side-scrolling MS-DOS Games

Monster Bash, released by Apogee Software in 1993, is a side-scrolling platform game with a spooky yet humorous twist. Players control Johnny Dash, a young boy armed with a powerful slingshot, who ventures into creepy graveyards, haunted castles,…

James Pond 2: Codename: RoboCod is a colorful and fast-paced platformer developed by Millennium Interactive and released for MS-DOS in 1993. The game follows the quirky secret agent fish, James Pond, as he embarks on a mission to stop the evil Dr.…

Lemmings 2: The Tribes is a classic puzzle-strategy game developed by DMA Design Limited and published by Psygnosis in 1993 for MS-DOS. As the sequel to the hugely popular original Lemmings, the game introduces an exciting new adventure featuring…

Jazz Jackrabbit, released in 1994 by Epic MegaGames, is a fast-paced platform shooter that blends action, humor, and vibrant graphics into an unforgettable gaming experience. Players control Jazz, a green, sunglasses-wearing jackrabbit on a mission…

Cool Spot, released in 1994 by Virgin Games, is a vibrant and stylish platformer starring the red, sunglasses-wearing mascot of 7UP. Set in a series of colorful and whimsical environments, the game follows Cool Spot on a mission to rescue his fellow…

Blackthorne, released in 1994 by Blizzard Entertainment, is a cinematic action-platformer that blends gritty sci-fi fantasy with smooth, rotoscoped animation and intense gunplay. Players take on the role of Kyle "Blackthorne" Vlaros, a rugged,…

Tubular Worlds, released in 1994 by Creative Game Design, is a vibrant side-scrolling shoot-’em-up that plunges players into a surreal sci-fi universe teeming with alien threats. As the pilot of an advanced starfighter, your mission is to traverse…

Superfrog, released in 1994 by Team17, is a colorful and energetic platformer that follows the story of a humble prince transformed into a frog by an evil witch. Empowered by a mysterious energy drink, the now-supercharged amphibian sets out on a…

Hocus Pocus is a colorful side-scrolling platformer developed by Moonlite Software and published by Apogee Software for MS-DOS in 1994. You play as Hocus, a young apprentice wizard on a quest to prove himself worthy of joining the Council of…

Putty Squad is a quirky and colorful platformer developed by System 3 and first released for the Super Nintendo in 1994, with an MS-DOS version that was sent to magazines as a demo but never officially released. Players control Putty, a…

The Lion King, released by Virgin Interactive in 1994, is a platform game based on Disney’s beloved animated film. Players guide Simba through his journey from a playful cub to the rightful king of the Pride Lands, reliving key moments and iconic…

Earthworm Jim is a fast-paced, side-scrolling action platformer created by Shiny Entertainment, first released in 1994 and ported to MS-DOS in 1996. The game follows an ordinary earthworm who accidentally acquires a high-tech supersuit, transforming…

Quadrax is a classic MS-DOS puzzle game released in 1995 by the Slovak developer Cauldron. Built on a simple but demanding concept, the game challenges players to think several steps ahead. Its minimalist presentation and sharp focus on gameplay…

Zorro is a 1995 MS-DOS action platformer developed and published by Capstone Software, bringing the legendary masked hero to the PC screen. Players step into the boots of Don Diego de la Vega, who adopts the persona of Zorro to fight injustice in…

Abuse, released in 1996 by Crack dot Com, is a side-scrolling action game that blends fast-paced shooting with atmospheric sci-fi horror. Players control Nick Vrenna, a prisoner in a high-security facility where a genetic experiment has gone…

Manic Miner, released in 1983 by Software Projects, is a pioneering platform game that defined the side-scrolling adventure genre. In Manic Miner, players control Miner Willy, a daring explorer venturing through a series of increasingly dangerous…